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About Chelsea Marie Photography
Couples planning a Rockford wedding will find Chelsea Marie Photography among the Byron area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including SM&SF Club Park (Wedding Venue) and The Brauer Barn. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Rockford
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Rockford?
Most couples in Rockford budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Rockford?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Chelsea Marie Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| SM&SF Club Park (Wedding Venue) | 5.2 mi |
| The Brauer Barn | 7.4 mi |
| River’s Edge Experience | 9.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Chelsea Marie Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Rockford weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° | 14° | 14% | 4:05 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 18° | 15% | 4:49 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 28° | 17% | 6:25 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 24% | 7:00 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 50° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 60° | 26% | 7:52 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 64° | 19% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 62° | 20% | 7:18 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 18% | 6:28 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 42° | 17% | 5:36 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 30° | 17% | 3:52 PM | 4:34 PM |
| Dec | 34° | 20° | 15% | 3:39 PM | 4:24 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (4.8 mi from Rockford). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Rockford.
Getting to Rockford
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 62 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 78 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 80 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 229 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 258 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Rockford; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1273 Kysor Dr, Byron, IL 61010, USA
- Where
- Byron · 13 miles southwest of central Rockford
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Rockford
- One of 15 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (815) 978-7200
- Website
- Visit site
Around Byron
- Nearest venue
- SM&SF Club Park (Wedding Venue), 5.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 4 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 2 within 10
- Communities served
- Stillman Valley
Distances are straight-line from Chelsea Marie Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Rockford.
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